The Symphony No. 2 in A major by Russian composer Vasily Kalinnikov was composed from 1895–1897 and first published in 1901. The symphony is dedicated to Alexander Winogradsky.

Instrumentation The symphony is scored for:

Woodwinds piccolo 2 flutes 2 oboes (2nd also cor anglais) 2 clarinets (A) 2 bassoons

Brass 4 horns 2 trumpets (D) 3 trombones tuba

Percussion timpani

Strings harp (second movement only)

violins I, II violas cellos double basses

Form A typical performance lasts around 40 minutes. The work is in four movements:

See also Symphony No. 1 (Kalinnikov)

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